Tag: Vinyl

'Ritual de lo Habitual' served as Jane's Addiction's breakthrough to the mainstream in 1990 and remains one of rock's all-time sprawling masterpieces.

Inspired by Eilish's frequent night terrors and lucid dreams, the album juggles dark compulsions with grim eulogies, balancing her feathery vocals with deep, grisly bass.

A Tribe Called Quest, The Pharcyde, Digable Planets, Camp Lo and many more were inspired by the jazz-influenced sounds of De La Soul. Check out this playlist of music that was inspired by De La Soul.

Fiona Apple's lockdown classic features in our run up to Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2021.

Almost fifty years since its release, Head Hunters is an open invitation to pay close attention, to pick up on details we may have missed on the last listen, and to come back time and time again.    

This was the last album to be released in Lady Day's lifetime and one that saw her return to full orchestral arrangements with a poignantly matured voice. Listen to the story and music.

“It is not addressed to white people - it does not put you down in any way, it simply ignores you… For my people need all the inspiration and love they can get.” Nina Simone.

The album's songs — which featured 18-year-old Nils Lofgren on guitar and piano, helped create a ragged and almost disjointed record that’s never quite sure if it’s electric or acoustic.

Our first Rocky Mountain Audio Fest blog features Bill Withers' 1972 classic 'Still Bill'.